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Martin Kove
Actor · Crew· Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Martin Kove, born on March 6, 1946, is a seasoned actor whose career has been marked by memorable roles in both film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the relentless Soviet colonel in "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and the stern yet fair sensei in the "Karate Kid" series. His versatility is further demonstrated by his appearances in the crime drama "Cagney & Lacey," where he added depth to a range of supporting roles. Kove's presence on screen is unmistakable, whether instilling fear as an antagonist or fostering respect as a mentor.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
80 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Boris Is Dead | Bobby | Film |
| 2026 | The Dink | Film | |
| 2025 | Queen of the Ring | Al Haft | Film |
| 2024 | Fight Another Day | Fischer | Film |
| 2023 | Far Haven | Ambrose Masse | Film |
| 2020 | Day 13 | Magnus Torvald | Film |
| 2019 | VFW | Lou Clayton | Film |
| 2018 | Cobra Kai | John Kreese | TV |
| 2018 | Show No Mercy | Frank | Film |
| 2017 | Joker's Poltergeist | Graham Palace | Film |
| 2015 | I Hate Christian Laettner | John Kreese (archive footage) | Film |
| 2013 | Our Wild Hearts | Grizz | Film |
| 2013 | I'm in Love with a Church Girl | Terry Edgemond | Film |
| 2011 | Savage | Jack Lund | Film |
| 2011 | Assassins' Code | Tony Brill | Film |
| 2011 | The Great Fight | John Cooper | Film |
| 2011 | The Life Zone | Randy Graves | Film |
| 2010 | Bare Knuckles | Sonny Cool | Film |
| 2010 | Carmen's Kiss | James Drayton | Film |
| 2009 | Middle Men | US Senator | Film |
| 2009 | Ballistica | Riley | Film |
| 2009 | War Wolves | Malick | Film |
| 2009 | Immortally Yours | Steven Miles | Film |
| 2008 | Beyond The Ring | Uncle Patrick | Film |
| 2007 | The Dead Sleep Easy | Bob Depugh | Film |
| 2007 | ReVamped | Detective Reeger | Film |
| 2007 | Messages | DCI Collins | Film |
| 2006 | Max Havoc: Ring of Fire | Lt. Reynolds | Film |
| 2006 | The Veteran | Father Brazinski | Film |
| 2006 | 7 Mummies | Kile | Film |
| 2006 | Crooked | Jake Lawlor | Film |
| 2005 | Glass Trap | Corrigan | Film |
| 2004 | The Hollywood Mom's Mystery | Sandy Palumbo | Film |
| 2004 | Alien Lockdown | Anslow | Film |
| 2003 | Hard Ground | Floyd | Film |
| 2003 | Barbarian | Munkar | Film |
| 2002 | American Gun | Theodore Huntly | Film |
| 2002 | Crocodile 2: Death Roll | Roland | Film |
| 2002 | Gentle Ben | Cully | Film |
| 2002 | Sting of the Black Scorpion | Jack Ames / Firearm | Film |
| 2002 | Curse of the Forty-Niner | Caleb | Film |
| 2002 | Shattered Lies | Tom Reynolds | Film |
| 2001 | Extreme Honor | Packard | Film |
| 2001 | Under Heavy Fire | Father Brazinski | Film |
| 2001 | Con Games | Redick | Film |
| 1999 | Assault on Death Mountain | Andy Powers | Film |
| 1997 | Top of the World | Carl | Film |
| 1997 | Judge and Jury | Michael Silvano | Film |
| 1997 | Assault on Devil's Island | Andy Powers | Film |
| 1996 | Timelock | Admiral Teegs | Film |
| 1996 | Mercenary | Phoenix | Film |
| 1995 | Final Equinox | Torman | Film |
| 1994 | Death Match | Paul Landis | Film |
| 1994 | Endangered | DeVoe | Film |
| 1994 | Future Shock | Dr. Langdon | Film |
| 1994 | Cagney & Lacey: The Return | Isbecki | Film |
| 1993 | To Be the Best | Rick Kulhane | Film |
| 1993 | Shootfighter: Fight to the Death | Mr. Lee | Film |
| 1993 | Firehawk | Stewart | Film |
| 1993 | The Outfit | Agent Baker | Film |
| 1992 | Project: Shadowchaser | Desilva | Film |
| 1991 | White Light | Sean Craig | Film |
| 1989 | The Karate Kid Part III | John Kreese | Film |
| 1987 | Steele Justice | John Steele | Film |
| 1986 | The Karate Kid Part II | John Kreese | Film |
| 1985 | Rambo: First Blood Part II | Ericson | Film |
| 1984 | The Karate Kid | John Kreese | Film |
| 1982 | Partners | Man in Phone Booth (uncredited) | Film |
| 1982 | Blood Tide | Neil Grice | Film |
| 1982 | Cagney & Lacey | Det. Victor Isbecki | TV |
| 1979 | Seven | Skip | Film |
| 1977 | The White Buffalo | Jack McCall | Film |
| 1975 | Capone | Pete Gusenberg | Film |
| 1975 | White Line Fever | Clem | Film |
| 1975 | The Four Deuces | Smokey Ross - the 'Deuce of Diamonds' | Film |
| 1975 | The Wild Party | Editor | Film |
| 1975 | Death Race 2000 | Nero the Hero | Film |
| 1974 | The Groove Tube | Butz Beer | Film |
| 1973 | Cops and Robbers | Ambulance Attendant | Film |
| 1972 | The Last House on the Left | Deputy | Film |
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